First Time

First visitors to Lilypad last weekend. They seemed to have a great time. Fortunately, they had a beautiful sunny weekend and were able to enjoy the outdoors. Grilling, fishing etc etc...all the things we think of for summer. And it's only April! Love it. And here we are this weekend with another beautiful sunny day :)

Just a good idea to keep an eye on the weather and check that calendar for a great weekend :)

So if you didn't make it to the open house...

We had a great turnout for our open house to Lilypad over boat show weekend. Thanks to everyone who make it. It was a beautiful couple of days, nice sunshine and decent temps. So unlike any other boat show weekend in the past :)

If you didn't make it to see the cottage, you can still get a good look at the progress. Room by room...this is the kitchen, start to finish.

Dining Room Finished?

We are ready for the open house on March 7 & 8! But....I'm only going to show you one room at a time. This is the dining room from the start to the finish. 

 These are all the furnace parts before the install. That also means you will have central air in the summer. That's always a good thing.

Painting the cabinets made a huge difference in the light in this room. No more darkness.

Lighting, furniture, new flooring, and just all around decor.

The fun stuff for me......not so much for Tarry. Too bad

Tomorrow? Bedrooms or maybe bath?

Progress Report

It's time for a progress report. The living room is finished! I thought you might like a reminder of where it started and where it is now. Remember "Open House" Boat show weekend. Noon to 3:00 pm March 7th and 8th. Hope to see you

Butcher Block Counters

We are getting so so close. Today Tarry oiled the butcher block counter tops for the first time. The color just starts to pop as soon as he starts smoothing it around. Only 2 more coats to go and they will be finished. We are cleaning and installing appliances as well. Like I say, we are SO close.

The Lilypad living room

Now, think back to the beginning of this living room. A door and a window to nowhere and that beautiful gas heating device. Yuk. Carpet.....I hate carpet.

Using our shiplap to accent the fireplace and create a background for the wall above.

Purple glass tile!!!!! Yes!!!! 

Now paint, and paint, and paint.

Now that the carpet is gone, we can install the new flooring. Hickory. I love it.

The finishing touches to the mantel. Galvanized metal. We had our nephew (in law) make this for us and it is awesome. Thanks Luke. Here is it and we love it. Check is in the mail....Hahahaha

Oh Wow!

I left him alone! Holy Cow the floor is going down and looks great. Loving it.